Michael Anthony K.

About Michael Anthony K.

Researcher, writer, and analyst experienced in managing projects, building relationships, and delivering presentations. Non-fiction book author who composes clear narratives. Excels at developing and extracting insights and context from research into primary and secondary sources. Thrives when leveraging interpersonal skills.

Experience

1. Mortgage Model Risk Assessment

   KPMG US

   Mar 2023 — Present · Milwaukee, WI, US

   Assisted with constructing model application risk assessment framework with weights to objectively assess the risk for model applications Helped translate interviews to evaluation criteria matrix and reviewed of underlying documentation Assisted with risk assessment criteria scoring and evaluation according to model design, execution, and performance matrix Assessed the design and effectiveness of input and output model use controls for in-scope model applications Walked through key processes with 1st LoD stakeholders Reviewed model documentation to assess quality and reconcile against interviews and walkthroughs Assessed model development inputs, outputs, and reports associated with key processes Assessed model controls for design and effectiveness Reviewed consistency of definition of roles and responsibilities across key processes Performed interviews with key stakeholders across three lines of defense to understand model application processes, usages, etc. Conducted documentation reviews including job aids and whitepapers to assess quality and reconcile against interviews and walkthroughs Assessed ongoing performance monitoring / MPT outputs and reports Reviewed the issue management workflow Created observations and presented to client on site Performed deep dive analysis on complex models and applications and drive multiple intermediate deliverables including risk rating framework, model application process flows, Took initiative on managing team question tracker etc. drove deliverables.

Education

• New York University

  M.S. Mathematics in Finance at NYU Courant Institute

  2018 — 2019

• George Mason University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, History, Economics Minor

• University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

  Mathematics

  2017 — 2018